Nathan Earhart California,2004

EARHART SCHAKEL

Posted By: Mary Giles (email)
Date: 4/27/2005 at 08:54:23

Nathan David Earhart, 24, died July 13,2004 at Camp Pendleton, California during a Marine Training exercise.
Nate, son of Dennis & Julie [Schakel] Earhart, was born March 21, 1980 in Cedar Rapids.
He attended Linn Mar schools & graduated from Central Community High School in DeWitt. His school activities included cross-country running & track. He was a member of the Boy Scouts, Fellowship of Christian Athletes & the Church Youth Group.
Nate moved with his parents to West Des Moines in 1998, & worked for Ziegler CAT for 4 & 1/2 years. In 2002 he received an A.S.Degree with honors, in Caterpillar Technology from Des Moines Area Community College.
Nate's many interests included distance running, farming, big construction & ag equipment, & toy tractor & equipment collecting.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Dale & Ethel Earhart of Stuart.
Nate is survived by his parents; grandparents Mark & Phyllis Schakel of Newton; numerous aunts, uncles & cousins.
Memorial contribtious may be made to the Nate Earhart Memorial Fund. Proceeds will be directed to several Christian & relief Organizations that Nate supported.
Funeral services were held on Friday July 23 at Vally Evangelist Free Church in West Des Moines with Pastor Jordon Korell officiating. A personal tribute was given by Alice Edwards. Peter Else sang "I Can Only Imagine" & he led the congregation in singing "Because He Lives" Dustin Burggraaf provided the accompaniment. Serving as casket bearers were Al Gross, Mark Earhart, Jerry Edwards, Steve Hanson, Robb Lydon & Larry Morris.
The committal service & interment were at South Oak Grove Cemetery in Stuart. The U.S.Marine Corps contingent rendered full Military Honors at the Cemetery.
Professional arrangements were provided by Ruppert Funeral Home in Stuart.